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Episode 13: Veterans: Tips for finding civilian jobs after military service with Reuben Dickenson, former Army CPT
In our conversation with Reuben, we discuss his life in the military and how he experienced the transition into the corporate, civilian space. We hear from Reuben about how these two worlds differ from one another and how to transfer your military skills and achievements into the corporate world, especially when speaking to hiring managers.
Episode 11: Getting into and out of Grad School with Dr. Jeanne Stanley
Dr. Jeanne Stanley has worked with prospective graduate students for over 3 decades to help them successfully meet their academic goals, working with clients in selecting & applying for graduate programs, as well as supporting students currently attending grad school. Dr. Stanley was the Director of 2 graduate programs at UPenn and was awarded the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award from GSE.
Episode 6: Making the Most of your University’s Career Center with Dr. Barbara Hewitt
Career centers at universities are such powerful resources. Dr. Barbara Hewitt, the Executive Director of Career Services at the University of Pennsylvania, breaks down each component of the process, starting with when to first approach a career center, what to do in preparation and the extent of the services. Our guest also shares some great tips for internships.
Episode 2: Finding Meaningful Work & Career Success with Dr. Katharine Brooks
Dr. Katherine Brooks, the Executive Director of the Vanderbilt Career Center, and author of the latest editions of the staple career resource, What Color Is Your Parachute? provides insights regarding the job search for those of all ages and experience levels. In addition, she discusses her latest book specific to college students and those just entering the market.
Career Coach Tiffany Franklin reveals the latest tips and best practices to help you have an effective and efficient job search that will lead to more job offers and career opportunities. Whether you are still in college, striving for your first promotion, or an experienced executive aiming for the C-suite, Tiffany will show you how to market yourself into a better career. Discover how to articulate the value you will deliver employers and capture the attention of recruiters/hiring managers for all the right reasons. Learn to network and the nuances of applicant tracking systems to get your resume through the black hole of applications and into the hands of human decision makers.